Microsoft India takes over portion of Windows 7 development

Microsoft has announced that a portion of Windows 7's development is going to …

Recent reports have surfaced stating that Microsoft has moved at least some of the development of Windows 7 to its Microsoft India location.

Currently, most details available about Windows 7 stem from speculation. What we do know right now is that the system will have multiple SKUs, be available in both 32-bit and 64-bit, feature subscription-based content, and (hopefully) be released around 2010. Other possible features include enhanced virtualization capabilities and more advanced network diagnostic tools.

According to Moneycontrol India, the plan to move some of Windows 7's development offshore was announced by Jon DeVaan, the Senior Vice President of the Windows Core Operating System Division. The team from India is a mix of Windows and Windows Live developers, and it will be led by Sunil Bansali.